Harvest Cellar Hand (Wine Jobs: Vineyards & Cellars )

  New Hall WINE ESTATE (http://www.newhallwines.co.uk)

  Essex, UK, England

Job Description – Overview

New Hall Vineyards, founded in 1969 is one of England’s oldest vineyards covering 120 acres and specialises in a range of fresh, aromatic still white, red and rose wines including small batches of traditional method sparkling wine from a wide selection of grape varieties. Also offering contract winemaking services for several growers in the Essex and Suffolk counties processing over 250 tonnes in total.

 The HCH will be supervised by the Senior Winemaking team throughout the duration of their time at New Hall Vineyards. The role will be extremely practical and hands-on, completing a wide range of duties as part of a team or independently while under supervision. The successful candidate will support and become a key member of the winemaking team during a critical, busy period.

 

Skills

·         Ability to work alone and as part of a team – often in changeable, wet environments.

·         Willingness to embrace a flexible working environment and culture – hands-on, self-motivated and keen to learn.

·         Reliable and punctual – ability to take instruction and perform duties to a high standard.

·         Strong work ethic – taking initiative where necessary.

·         Very strong attention to detail with internal motivation for accuracy, efficiency and cleanliness.

 

Responsibilities – Including but not limited to

·         Pre harvest deep cleaning and equipment preparation.

·         Berry sampling and analysis.

·         Fruit receival (loading/emptying presses, sanitation of processing equipment).

·         Pumps and lines set up, cleaning and sanitation.

·         Tank cleaning and sanitation.

·         Racking & transfers.

·         Enrichment and de-acidification operations.

·         Inoculations.

·         Additions.

·         Pump overs/punch downs.

 

Compliance & Maintenance

Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment – perform key sanitation procedures during winery operations. Complying with all NHWE H&S regulations.

 

Start date: mid-late August

 

Closing date for applications 24th June 2022 – please send a CV and covering letter to Rachel Appleton, Winery Production Manager at [email protected].

Duration: 8-10 weeks; to be confirmed

 

Rate of pay: £10.50/hour plus standard holiday entitlement

Accommodation available (Caravan)

 

Closing date for applications 24th June 2022 – please send a CV and covering letter to Rachel Appleton, Winery Production Manager at [email protected].

 

Rate of pay: £10.50/hour plus standard holiday entitlement

Accommodation available (Caravan)

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